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As a trust beneficiary, you may feel like you are at the mercy of the trustee, but depending on the type of trust, trust beneficiaries may have rights to ensure the trust is properly [...]

The rules for how income will reduce a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiary's monthly benefit can be very confusing. Here is a quick look at how the Social [...]

Applying for disability benefits from the federal government through the SSDI or SSI programs can be a daunting task.  Here is a brief overview of how the application process works and [...]

Medical coverage and housing may be the two most important services to make sure are taken care of once your child turns 18.

One of a family's worst nightmares is their loved one suffering abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Abuse can come from staff members, but a more common source of abuse [...]

Unlike money, personal belongings usually cannot be divided equally after their owner passes away.  For this reason, distributing items like furniture, jewelry, dishes, silverware, [...]

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on marriage equality means that gay couples living in states that previously did not recognize their marriage will now be covered by Medicaid’s [...]

The financial planning steps a family takes when their child turns 18 establish the foundation for the child's support and well-being for the rest of the child’s life. Therefore, it is [...]

The Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, federal legislation that would allow people with disabilities to create their own special needs trusts instead of having to rely on others, has cleared a [...]